Faculty

Hancher to present 'Healing Wars' by contemporary dance pioneer Liz Lerman

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
As the culmination of an extended residency that has touched many areas of the UI campus, Liz Lerman brings her newest work, "Healings Wars," to University of Iowa's Space Place Theatre Nov. 13-15.

Student work is showcased in 'Worth Fighting For' Pop Up Museum

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Liz Lerman and members of her company have interacted with students across the University of Iowa this fall. Some of those students are creating work for a special Pop Up Museum.

Crime Alert

Monday, October 27, 2014
The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

Learning science by being scientists

Monday, October 27, 2014
The Science Writing Heuristic approach, which was co-developed in 1998 by Brian Hand, a science education professor at the University of Iowa’s College of Education, offers educators a new way to teach that transforms the science classroom and changes the way students think.
Dimy Doresca talks with students in one of his classes.

Bettendorf man leads University of Iowa's Institute for International Business

Monday, October 27, 2014
Bettendorf resident Dimy Doresca is the new director of University of Iowa's Institute for International Business, a consulting firm of sorts that helps small and mid-sized Iowa businesses expand into global trade.

UI students holding pledge drive to stand up against sexual assault

Monday, October 27, 2014
The University of Iowa Student Government, Graduate, and Professional Student Government, and the President’s Student Advisory Committee on Sexual Misconduct will be encouraging students, staff, and faculty to take a stand against sexual assault by making the “It’s On Us” pledge during a drive campaign on Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.
UI College of Nursing students hold up a thank you sign in front of the college.

UI College of Nursing reaches $20 million campaign milestone

Monday, October 27, 2014
The University of Iowa College of Nursing has reached a major milestone in "For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa." The college has raised more than $20 million in private support toward its $25 million goal as part of the campaign.
Katie Nasenbenny on the soccer field.

Nasenbenny joins elite company at NCAA forum

Monday, October 27, 2014
Katie Nasenbenny, a senior on the University of Iowa women’s soccer team, was one of 200 NCAA student-athletes across all divisions to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum this past summer. The event was held at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis and is considered one of the most prominent, invitation-only events that a current NCAA student-athlete can attend.
Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong

Finance professor encounters Hong Kong protests up close

Friday, October 24, 2014
UI finance professor Art Durnev describes his experience teaching at the Tippie School of Management's Hong Kong MBA program, which is at the epicenter of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.
A student rides a bike across campus in front of the UI Pentacrest.

League of American Bicyclists names UI a Silver Bicycle Friendly University

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The University of Iowa expands its options for bicyclists around campus and Iowa City, garnering acknowledgment from the League of American Bicyclists.

Ebola virus: Update for the University of Iowa community

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
To date, there are no documented cases of Ebola in Iowa. While the risk of an Ebola case in Iowa City or on campus remains extremely low, staff members at Student Health and Wellness and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are tracking the situation with daily updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
3D printer

UI named as 1 of 13 universities investing heavily in 3D printing

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The University of Iowa has been named as one of 13 U.S. universities that are investing heavily in 3D printing by Inside 3DP, an online source that provides valuable information to individuals and business communities about the different aspects of 3D printing.